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PostgraduateMSc

Therapeutic Counselling

University of Greenwich
Greenwich, England
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3 yearsDuration
£2,296Per Year (Intl)
£37,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Therapeutic Counselling at University of Greenwich is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Greenwich, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. Make a career change into counselling or enhance your professional practice with a part-time master’s degree in therapeutic counselling with flexible entry options. Counsellors are essential to the mental wellbeing of a wide range of people in our society. Our therapeutic counselling master's will suit anyone with prior experience in a helping capacity (e.g. social services, nursing or education) who wishes to change career. International tuition fees are £2,296 per year, home/UK fees are £2,296 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Counselling Theory and Practice
Integrative Therapeutic Relationships
Research Methods and Professional Enquiry
Counselling in Diverse and Cultural Contexts
Psychotherapy and Mental Health Practice
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
Supervised Counselling Practice
Contemporary Issues in Therapeutic Counselling
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:1, or above.If your first degree does not have an experiential counselling skills element then you will be required to obtain, as a minimum, a level 3 certificate in counselling skills which must include at least 26 hours of taught contact time that will need to be evidenced in your application. For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.You can also read our admissions policy. Further information about entry A

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£2,296

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£6,888

Home Student Fee

£2,296

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greenwich

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£34,000£37,500£45,000
3 years£26,500£37,500£45,000
5 years£26,500£40,500£50,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
6%Studying
19%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

5 Scholarships Available

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Greenwich Progression Bursary

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Guaranteed

International Scholarship Award

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

Chevening Scholarships

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Commuter Bursary

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Greenwich

About University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich offers Therapeutic Counselling as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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